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1600 Series, 2600 Series, 300 Series manual
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Contents
Main
OPERATORS MANUAL
18HP Hydro Tractors
20HP Hydro Tractors
38 Mower Decks
40 Mower Decks
Page
Table of Contents
Regular Maintenance ........................................24
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service...32
NOTE: In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position.
Operating the Tractor........................................13
Safety Rules & Information
Operating Safety
Read the Manual
Children
Reverse
Slope Operation
Moving Parts
Thrown Objects
Fuel and Maintenance
Safety Rules & Information
GENERAL OPERATION
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Safety Rules and Information
CHILDREN
EMISSIONS
IGNITION SYSTEM
SLOPE OPERATION
Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Identification Numbers
NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual.
SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE
North American / CE Models CE Models (Only)
CE Identification Tag Markings
CE Models: Place copy of Identification Tag here.
Safety Decals
Safety Decals
All Models
DANGER
North American Models
CE Safety Icons
Safety Icons
Features & Controls
Throttle Control
12V
Choke
Headlights
Features & Controls
Cutting Height Fine Tuning Adjustment (40 Mower Decks Only)
Attachment Lift Control Lever
Cruise Control (Select Models)
Seat Adjustment Lever
Features & Controls
Parking Brake Function
Hourmeter
Automatic Controlled Traction
What is Automatic Controlled Traction?
Operating the Tractor
Safety Interlock System Tests
Operational SAFETY Checks
General Operating Safety
Adding Fuel
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Tractor & Engine
Driving The Tractor
Mowing
DO NOT TOWTRACTOR
Mowing in Reverse
Attachment Operation in Reverse
Pushing the Tractor by Hand
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 38, 44 & 50 Mower Decks
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 40 Mower Decks
Lift Variations When Using Attachments
Manual Lift Models
10
Attaching a Trailer
3'4" (1m) 20' (6m)
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Simplicity, Massey Ferguson or AGCO Models
Removing the Mower Deck
Installing the Mower Deck
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Snapper Models
Removing the Mower Deck
Installing the Mower Deck
Note: Use upper hole for Broadmoor / 300 / 1600 / 2600 as shown in figure 14.
Storage
Lawn Care & Mowing Information
How and When to Water, Fertilize & Aerate
1/3
How High To Mow the Grass
Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting
Lawn Care & Mowing Information
When and How Often to Mow
Note: Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing.
Proper Mowing Speed
Lawn Care & Mowing Information
Using a Mulching Mower Benefits of Proper Mulching
Limitations of Mulching Decks
Correct Ground Speed & Engine Speed
Correct Cutting Height
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Safety Interlock System Check
Blade Brake Check
Check Tire Pressures
PTO Clutch Adjustment Check
Engine Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
Lubrication
Servicing the Mower Blades
NOTE: Mower blades must be timed perpendicular to each other.
Check Mower Blade Timing - 40 Mowers
Transmission Maintenance
K57 Maintenance
Transmission Identification
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
33
Tractor Troubleshooting Cont.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Seat Adjustment
Pitch Adjustment
Seat Slide Adjustment
Seat Spring Adjustment
Battery Charging
Steering Wheel Adjustment
NOTE: The steering wheel on Snapper models is not adjustable.
NOTE: Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin in the bottom hole.
Steering Gear Adjustment
Brake Adjustment
PTO clutch adjustment
Mower Adjustments
Gauge Wheels (Select Models)
Transport Height & Ground Following Adjustment (Select Models)
Leveling The Mower
Mower Belt Replacement
44 & 50 PTO Belt Replacement
IMPORTANT: Note the position of all belt guides relative to the belt and pulleys before loosening.
Arbor Drive Belt Replacement - 44 & 50 Mowers
NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replacement parts.
FRONT
40 Mower PTO Belt Replacement
40 Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement
38 Mower Drive Belt Replacement
Specifications
ENGINE:
20 HP* Briggs & Stratton
18 HP* Briggs & Stratton
CHASSIS:
Parts & Accessories
Replacement Parts
Optional Accessories
Technical Manuals
Maintenance Items